: built, supplied, or installed complete and ready to operate
a turnkey nuclear plant
a turnkey computer system
also
: of or relating to a turnkey building or installation
a turnkey contract
turnkey vendors
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
At its peak in 2022, amid post-pandemic supply chain worries, that premium blew out and rose over 30% as buyers fiercely competed for turnkey space.
—John Walkup, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Jon Stojan, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Its striking pyramid design is the vision of Italian architect Renzo Piano, whose international practice is also responsible for Shard Place, a new 27-story tower next door that just launched sales for its 176 turnkey rental apartments.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The turnkey oasis at Four Seasons Resort & Residences Los Cabos at Costa Palmas features a modern design by the Irongate Group, which includes five bedrooms and six bathrooms across 6,268 square feet.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
At its peak in 2022, amid post-pandemic supply chain worries, that premium blew out and rose over 30% as buyers fiercely competed for turnkey space.
—John Walkup, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
Lead Sensei, through its lending division, Lead Sensei Capital, offers turnkey financing solutions tailored for small businesses.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Its striking pyramid design is the vision of Italian architect Renzo Piano, whose international practice is also responsible for Shard Place, a new 27-story tower next door that just launched sales for its 176 turnkey rental apartments.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Turnkey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turnkey. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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